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Landyachtz ATV Review – Master Of None

By: Author Ruben Vee

Posted on Published: October 31, 2021  - Last updated: December 7, 2023

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It’s been a while since I reviewed a skateboard, this time I tested the Landyacht ATV and I know many of you are curious about this board.

To be honest, I wasn’t that impressed mainly because it’s expensive. It’s heavy, requires a lot of effort to flip and I also wouldn’t recommend it as a cruiser.

The Landyachtz ATV is advertised as a trick cruiser skateboard that can do everything. The reality is that it’s an all-around skateboard that’s not good at anything, but can do a bit of everything. It offers a smooth ride and can handle technical tricks . Beginners will love it, experienced skaters should stay away.

The ATV Classic Howdy is great for those who:

• Want to learn how to ride a skateboard.
• Need something stable and lots of room for foot placement.

You will not like this board if you:

• Already know how to ride.
• Want to learn tricks.
• Think this board is great for cruising AND tricks.

What I Don’t Like About the Landyachtz ATV

What i like about the landyachtz atv, how it rides, comparing the landyachtz atv to a custom setup, other landyachtz atv shapes.

It’s not all that great but I’m being super picky here. There are a couple of issues with this board which you should be aware of.

• It isn’t very carvy and you’ll lose stability when you want to make a sharp turn.
• The mellow concave and total weight makes this board hard to flip and ollie, it requires a lot of effort.

It’s very heavy, the trucks and deck weigh a ton which doesn’t make it very nimble. It feels sluggish, like skating a tank. This also means it’s pretty durable but if you want to ollie or kickflip, it feels a bit awkward.

One of the local skaters over here commented that he would break is ankles if he kept flipping the board. Check the video below:

Sure it takes some time to get used to, but it isn’t a great street skateboard. For that you should pick your own parts and assemble it yourself, more about that later.

There are also a lot of positive things to say about the Landyachts ATV. For one, the wheels are insane! Grippy and smooth but they still allow you to pull of slides on slicker surfaces. They also look great, I love white wheels and they stay white for a long time.

It’s very stable, beginners will love this because it means it’s one of the better boards for those who want to learn how to ride first and learn tricks later. You get the feeling of how a popsicle shaped skateboard works but not the gittery movements of a street skateboard.

The soft wheels make it a breeze to ride, very forgiving and reliable. Hard and small street skate wheels for example will give you a hard time when you ride a skateboard for the first time.

The trucks also aren’t too carvy, so you wont be all over the place. They are heavy and wide, so it won’t do anything unexpected. An experienced rider will appreciate this less.

I also love this board for filming! It’s easy to carry around and it doesn’t do anything unexpected when you take it slow. I think if you’re an (adult) beginner that wants to learn how to ride, this is perfect

It rides fine, pretty comfy actually. A single push will make it roll for a long time, this also makes it a great filmer skateboard.

The wheels are awesome, this is the first Landyachtz setup with wheels I actually like and didn’t felt the need to replace them. They roll smooth, perform great on gritty asphalt and you can even plough through sand/gravel.

Maybe the circumstances were just right, but you can actually take this board off-road. Not that it keeps going, you need to keep pushing to keep momentum but you can pull it off. Should test this at our local BMX pumptruck some day.

I really don’t like the Polar Bear 155mm trucks, I’m not a fan of Polar Bear trucks anyway. They are heavy, feel sluggish, and the bushings never seem to do what you ask them to. They also make this board even heavier than it already is.

I didn’t feel comfortable enough to take on the really gnarly roads, I also carry expensive equipment and decided not to risk it. I’ll pad up soon and give it a try and update this review accordingly.

The wheels give away when you approach slick surfaces at a sharp angle, but stay firmly gripped on grittier asphalt. A deep carve feels unnatural, I don’t trust this board enough to push its limits.

Technical skating is where this falls short, it is not made for kickflips or ollies. It’s too heavy and sluggish for hardcore skating and my crash test volunteer felt very uncomfortable. Technical tricks are risky and you’ll land primo more often compared to a regular setup.

Here’s what my friend said; “This board feels super heavy and it makes my trained feel sore, this will hurt tomorrow if I keep flipping it”.

That’s where this board fails, it’s not technical at all. It’s sort of a cruiser and yet it isn’t.

A while ago I assembled my own cruiser trick board, I had some parts laying around, I did not picked them specifically. Here’s the thing, that setup is cheaper, lighter, and far better for tricks. However, it doesn’t ride as smooth as the ATV.

Mine accelerates faster and is easier to flick or ollie and performs better in parks and bowls. The ATV keeps going for a longer time but requires a lot of effort when you want to do more technical stuff.

This is why the ATV is a master of none, it does everything but isn’t really great at anything. That’s what you get when you buy a complete. It has to appeal to the masses and when experienced riders like me take it for a ride, there is always disapointment.

Here’s what a custom setup like this would cost you:

• 8.5 Quality maple deck from Thank You: $60 (including grip tape)
• OJ Super Juice 60mm/78a or Bones Rough Riders 60mm/80a: $40
• Zealous Classics or Bronson G2: $25 / $20
• Paris Street trucks (149): $35
• 1/8″ risers: $5
• Hardware: $3

That would come down to $160-170 depending on where you shop and the bearings you pick. You’ll have a poppier deck and the setup wouldn’t feel as sluggish and heavy. For less and a bit of effort you get a better setup.

Landyachtz ATV Specifications

Let’s look at this setup and the individual parts. This setup is fine in general but there are a few things that could make it or break it depending on what you are looking for.

• Wheels feel bouncy but offer a very smooth ride, higher risk of landing primo.
• Quality 7-ply maple deck but the mellow concave is not for everyone.
• Heavy trucks make it harder to pop this board.

The 60mm 78a Lil EZ Hawgs offer a very smooth ride but feel very bouncy at the same time. You really feel them bounce back when flipping the board, this also results in landing primo more often.

Great for a cruiser but maybe just a bit too soft for tricks. Since there is no such thing as the perfect cruiser trick board, something has got to give. I personally like my Bones 80A rough riders better, they feel less bouncy compared to the Lil EX Hawgs.

The deck is around 8.5″ wide, and 32″ in lenght with a 14.375 wheel base. It feels heavier compared to other 8.5″ decks I skated. It’s a quality board for sure and you won’t snap it easily. Despite its weight it still has pop and enough flex, though maybe a bit stiffer compared to other brands.

The wheel wells are a nice addition, not sure if they are really add anything. The mellow concave may be a bit boring when you’re an aggressive or technical skater. Beginners will appreciate the shape.

The bearings are fine, they work great with the wheels and the ATV keeps rolling for a long time and doesn’t require you to push a lot. Bearings are overrated anyway, but if you wan’t something that accelerates faster, replace them with Bronson G2’s. If you want to focus more on cruising try Zealous Classics instead.

As mentioned earlier, the trucks are bulky and heavy but beefy. Probably a lot of meat to grind through is that is your thing. The bushings require a few tweaks because they are rather soft. Ride is a bit, tighten the kingpin nut, and see if it works for you.

The trucks are placed on 1/8″ risers to add some extra clearance. We didn’t experience any wheel bit.

I picked this version because it comes close to a regular skateboard setup, the rest of the ATV boards are cruisers. I think if you are a person that just wants to cruise you’ll be better off with a wider version like the Ditch Life.

Since the ATV Classic board isn’t great for technical skating, you might as well pick a board that is better at cruising or assemble your own board.

Landyachtz offers pretty decent cruisers and longboards but street skating is something completely different. Their trucks are made for cruising, their wheels are made for cruising and so are their decks. Not hardcore skateboarding.

I was very biased about this board since it’s hyped so much. After testing many LY boards you kinda know what to expect. I have to admit, it’s a pretty decent board though, maybe a bit expensive for what you get. I thought my own skateboard cruiser setup would be a more comfortable ride but Landyachtz beats my setup in that regard.

It lacks the ability for technical skating; kickflips and ollies require a lot of effort and you will feel your joints and ankles when you do so. This is not how this board is advertised, the sales pitch tells you it can do everything.

While in theory this is true, it will take a really good skater to pull this off. And why would a really skilled skater buy this board anyway? Experienced skaters know what they like and stick to what the are used to, if this is you stay away from the LY ATV.

If you are a beginner skater or getting back into skateboarding and want something cruisable, ollie a few curbs, pull of some slappies, this board is perfect.

I’m an aged skateboarder and still shred responsibly. Started skateboarding 25 years ago, peaked in the 2000’s, and still ride to this day. I am a total geek when it comes to skateboard gear, love test to stuff and share my findings.

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Tugboat vs ATV vs Dinghy: A Landyachtz Buyers Guide

Dinghy vs tugboat vs atv.

Source: Youtube, Landyachtz

There are three rad boards in the Landyachtz line up that frequently are pitted against each other for the next spot in your skateboard arsenal: The Dinghy, ATV and Tugboat.

Let’s take a look at all three and find which one best suits your needs. 

The Dinghy is Landyachtz’s OG mini cruiser. It was first released as a tiny little old school board and has since grown to be readily available in 10+ graphics. 

The board is small, measuring about 28” long with a 8” width. Beginners can certainly learn on it, but those looking for a super stable platform might look elsewhere. This smaller size makes it the most portable and easiest to carry of the bunch. 

Source: Youtube, Landyachtz

Tricks are easily done on the Dinghy if you are a more experienced skateboarder. We’ve seen riders tre flip it! However, we can’t really recommend trying to learn tricks on this board for first timers. 

Parts Spec:

Source: Youtube, Ogden Sike l

You should get the Dinghy if :

Don’t get the Dinghy if:

❌  You are a “bigger” rider or have large feet ❌  Are looking to skate long distances ❌  Want to primarily learn tricks

The Tugboat is essentially the bigger brother of the Dinghy. It has a bit more of an old school vibe with the wider width. Riders with larger feet need look no further. 

The Tugboat comes in at 30” length and 9” width. Though it is wider, in terms of length it is still quite small - this means it will be portable and easy to carry around like any other mini cruiser.

Source: Youtube, Shred Shack

Flip tricks are going to be more difficult on this board due to the width. 

Wider trucks come on the Tugboat to match the increased width. This makes the board feel more stable overall. 

Parts Spec:  

Note: Parts are subject to change per Landyachtz 

You should buy the Landyachtz Tugboat if :

Don’t buy the Tugboat if:

❌ If you’re looking for a board to skate 6+ miles with ❌ You want the smallest mini cruiser available ❌ You’re looking to mostly learn tricks. 

The Landyachtz ATV is the hybrid of the group. The ATV has a nose and tail, making it the best board here for doing tricks, cruising, and freeride. 

ATVs are the biggest of the three, making them the most stable but least portable. However, that extra length gives you a nice big nose for tricks. 

Source: Youtube, Todd Rocheford

To make things extra confusing, there is also the ATV X. The ATV X Substitutes two layers of Canadian Maple for 2 layers of fiberglass for a longer lasting board without the added weight. 

You should grab the ATV if:

✅ You want a cruiser board you can learn tricks on ✅ You are looking for a board that is comfortable ✅ Want a hybrid cruise/freeride board

Avoid the ATV if:

❌  You want a super portable board ❌  You want a mini cruiser (this is a full size skateboard)

Comparing the Tugboat, Dinghy & ATV

Here are some common questions that we get with regards to which board to get.

Which one is best for sliding? 

Generally the ATV is the best for sliding because it is bigger and gives you more control. However, all these boards come with wheels that come sandstone ground for easy slides right away. The difficult part will be learning on the smaller decks. 

Which one is best for downhill? 

We cannot recommend any of these for serious downhill. 

Which one is best for tricks? 

The ATV with the large nose is generally better for tricks. 

Can you go offroad with the boards? 

Yes, to some extent! The large and soft wheels of about 60-63mm gives these boards the ability to be taken rougher roads than a normal skateboard. 

Which board is the fastest? 

None of these boards are going to be “fastest” and it will largely come down to the road and the rider. 

How can I upgrade these boards? 

All Landyachtz completes come with great components out of the box. However, the first couple of personalizations we would recommend are bearings, wheels, and trucks in that order. Check out Dragon BUILT Bearings for a nice first upgrade. 

What alternatives / competitive boards are out there? 

Fireball Artist Series

Arbor Pilsner

Build your own - Reissues

Loaded Omakase

Loaded Coyote

Who are Landyachtz Longboards? 

Landyachtz is a longboarding company hailing from Kimberly BC. They’ve been in the game since the early 2000s, and have slowly grown themselves into one of the biggest longboard brands. 

Though you might know them for the famous Landyachtz Dinghy, Landyachtz have their roots planted in downhill skateboard racing. They’ve brought some of that racing competitiveness into the cruiser world, and have by far the most diverse and extensive options of cruisers of any other brand. Landyachtz do not play around.

In terms of quality, Landyachtz does not disappoint. Though they make a ton of their boards in China (with some made at the Berkley factory in Kimberly, BC), they’re all of high-quality. Outsourcing the manufacturing also allows them to price their boards competitively, and sell them at an affordable price point. 

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Landyachtz Tugboat review

Posted on Last updated: December 6, 2022

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The Tugboat mini-cruiser is designed for daily urban commuting and nimble transportation around the neighborhood or a college campus.  It’s also a cool technical board riders can do a lot with (keep reading). At slightly over $150, it’s a reasonably priced quality cruiser.

Table of Contents

What is the Tugboat good for?

This board is small and lightweight enough to be easily carried under your arm or attached to a backpack (may even fit inside it).  You can stash it under a desk or inside a locker.

It is sized like a regular skateboard but feels like a longboard when ridden, namely due to its trucks and wheels.  Yet, it’s larger than other mini-cruisers such as the Dinghy.

The Tugboat is fast, smooth and quick turning, easy to carve on with control similar to a street skateboard.  Sidewalk-to-street transitions on the Tugboat are smooth and seamless.  It handles wet terrain and dirt/debris very well, rarely stopping in its track.

Its good-sized kicktail and small nose also make it a good board for street tricks (kicks and flips) and some bowl/ramp shredding.

Experienced longboarders commonly take it downhill – some have even ditched their downhill boards to ride their Tugboat instead.

Heavier skaters particularly appreciate the Tugboat since it’s bigger than your average mini-cruiser, with more room for larger feet and better stability.

Tugboat vs Dinghy?

The Dinghy ( see my full review here ) is the Tugboat’s close little brother, one of the best-known mini-cruisers out there.  Although the two longboards have similar DNAs, the Tugboat is longer (30″ vs 28″) and wider (9.25″ vs 8″) compared to the Dinghy.

The extra 2″ on the Tugboat makes a significant difference in the way the board feels, making it more stable and less sketchy than the Dinghy.  The bigger platform makes for better riding comfort without losing maneuverability.

The Tugboat’s full-sized trucks are wider than the Dinghy’s, also helping make the Tugboat a lot more stable at higher speeds.  This contributes to the board’s being well-suited for some downhill riding.

Overall, the Tugboat thrives to offer the extra room and stability many Dinghy riders are lacking when slashing around town and down hills.  The Tugboat costs around $30 more than the Dinghy. Personally, I think it’s worth every extra penny.

UPDATE : Loaded Boards has recently released the Loaded Ballona , a great new challenger to the Tugboat and Dinghy. The Ballona has very impressive capabilities for commuting, tricks, and freeride, all in a compact and portable package.

Landyachtz Tugboat deck and design

The Tugboat deck is 30″ long by 9.25″ wide with a 14.8″ wheelbase. It’s made of solid 7-ply Canadian maple wood, making it very strong – it will withstand the pressure of a 200-pound rider doing jump tricks without issues.

Again, the size of the deck makes it a perfect board for riding around college campus and carrying it everywhere.

The Tugboat’s 7″ kicktail is quite generous allowing for kick turns and kick/flip tricks.  The 4″ upturned nose is big enough to let you do some nice manuals and nose rides, and comes in very handy in a bowl.

The deck’s stiffness complements the kicks to make the Tugboat a capable freestyle/street/tricks board, while staying true to its street commuting goals (see trucks and wheels sections).

As you can see in the above picture, the board has a nice medium radial concave (0.5′) with slightly uplifted rails, keeping your feet reasonably locked-in for comfortable speed (e.g. downhill).  The concave, however, is not so deep as to keep your feet to move around freely when cruising and freestyling.

Being a “hybrid” type shape close to a traditional popsicle street deck, the Tugboat does not have full wheel cutouts.  However, its beveled  wheel wells  on the bottom, and wheel flares  above, serve the dual purpose of providing extra wheel clearance and blending into the lifted contours for more secure foot placement.

The Tugboat has quality grip tape  applied by the manufacturer.  While rumor has it that the board comes with soft grip for comfortable carrying, this is something of the past. The grip on the newer Tugboat is rough and tough for rugged street and park riding.

The graphic artwork, on the other hand, is very nice and delicate, and it really hurts to scratch it! That’s inevitable though.

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Landyachtz Tugboat trucks

The Tugboat comes standard with 155mm traditional kingpin (TKP) Polar Bear trucks – though some configs run the 130mm version instead.  These are pretty big trucks found on some traditional full-sized longboards.  Again, this is in contrast to the Dinghy which can only accommodate very small trucks (105mm) due to its tiny size.

The result is a smoother and more stable ride.  The Bear trucks are awesome, they turn on a dime and are very surfy. Imagine a board as maneuverable and reactive as a street skateboard but with much bigger deck and wheels.  This is a street skater’s dream, particularly when it comes to riding across town.

The Polar Bear trucks give the Tugboat a very smooth and carvy feel due to well-aligned, straight-spinning bearings – the truck hangers are machine-faced with extra gussets under them. Riding the streets and sidewalks on these trucks is pure joy.

When it’s time for freestyle, the heat-treated reinforced hanger offers the strength and smoothness needed for flip and grind tricks.  The baseplate’s 8 holes also allow customization (old vs new school).

The Tugboat is sometimes configured with Paris 149mm trucks, which give the board a different, more traditional “skatey” feeling compared to the Bear trucks.

One thing to note is that the topmount deck results in the board sitting quite high above the ground . This, combined with the deck’s relatively short wheelbase, makes the Tugboat better suited for riders with some experience.  Handling it may be a bit challenging for a beginner longboarder.

The stock bushings are good enough for average riders, but a higher durometer would be best for a heavier rider – a set of Venom bushings may result in smoother cruising.

Astonishingly, the Tugboat comes with wedged risers on the front trucks, something not commonly found on most longboards out-of-the-box. Wedging the front trucks improves the board’s carving ability by making the front wheels turnier than the rear wheels – which are comparatively more stable for control.

This helps to make the Tugboat much “surfier” and more pumpable than a regular longboard.  The wedged front truck contributes to the special carving feeling you get on this board.  See my post on longboard pumping for more on wedging.

Landyachtz Tugboat wheels

By default, the Tugboat comes with 63mm, 78A Fatty Hawg wheels .  These are good-quality, softer wheels that make for a smooth ride on reasonably smooth terrain.

Due to their relatively small size, however, when riding on rougher terrain, poorly paved roads, or sidewalks, the board starts to feel a bit bumpy.  Many riders like to get bigger wheels, 70mm to 76mm such as Orangatang Stimulus for a smoother experience on rougher roads.

Typically, you should not experience wheelbite when switching to bigger wheels, but this will depend on your weight and how loose or tight you run your trucks. If you do get wheel rub, you can easily fix the problem by putting on taller risers , e.g. some Dime Bag 1/8 risers or other 1/4 pads.

Of course, the downside of larger wheels (and taller risers) is that it will make the Tugboat sit even higher above the ground.  It may consequently require more effort to push on over longer distance commutes, and be harder to break into slides.

Note : some hardcode street skaters choose to run smaller, 52mm Ricta Clouds to get a true street feel with the Tugboat’s larger deck, for just shredding sidewalks or skateparks – vs cruising and commuting.

The stock bearings on the Tugboat are 8mm Bear Spaceball bearings , which are quality bearings that are astonishingly quiet and spin smoother the more you ride.  I was impressed by the noticeable improvement to my gliding over time.

Final words

Many Tugboat riders are enthusiastic about this longboard – they find it amazing and often say it’s the best board they’ve ever bought (though the Dinghy remains a strong contender) including after months of using it.

Whether or not one agrees, the Tugboat is a really good choice for quick city commuting. Aside from urban cruising, it’s a good board for skatepark riding and technical street tricks.  Like most Landyachtz products, the Tugboat is a high-quality board at an affordable price.

If you’re a reasonably experienced rider, you can have a blast on this larger-than-average mini-cruiser, and you can easily customize it make it even better for surfing city sidewalks or campus alleys.

Tuesday 28th of September 2021

Hi there, I have really enjoyed your reviews. thanks so much for the effort you put it. I bought a Big Blazer as my first ever skateboard and now I am considering having a second board just to test out something slightly different. I will only been cruising on it. No tricks. What are your thoughts on the Dinghy Blunt? Do you think this is a good option because it has 130mm trucks so it sits between the tugboat and classic Dinghy. I don’t think I have seen any reviews from you on the blunt. Would love to know your thoughts.

Monday 26th of October 2020

Hi, I'm thinking of getting a tugboat or a classic dinghy, but am not sure which one. I have some experience on a regular skateboard and can ride, push and turn fairly confidently, and would mainly be using the board for getting around places. I'm 6 foot 2, average weight and size 11 shoes, do you have a recommendation between the two?

Saturday 6th of June 2020

I just bought a tugboat as a complete beginner. Did I make a mistake? I'm 32 6'0" 180 lbs 12.5 size foot. I tried standing on a dhingy and felt nervous putting both feet on it. I am using this strictly for city commuting. Should I have gone with something like an Ember or Pantheon Trip? Or do you think I can learn on my Tugboat? I bought a helmet, & knee/elbow/wrist pads for falls.

Monday 27th of July 2020

Hey Bob. I'm sure you already know now, but I'm a complete beginner around your age and bought the Tugboat as well.

Simply tighten your trucks a little and the wheel screws to kinda lock you in and slow you down slightly and make you feel more secure/stable on the board.

It does sit pretty high making balancing a bit more difficult while just starting on a skateboard and will extend into attempting to pop an ollie, but since it sits higher - I'm told you can technically pop higher ollies once you get the snap down.

And finally, compared to a traditional longboard that sits low to the group with drop throughs - Learning slides will be very challenging. It's basically just saying it sits higher so it will be harder to balance and control.

Overall, the height and increased balance required seemed like the only negative and non-beginner friendly aspect of the board. Otherwise, it's near perfect in regards to being a technically capable cruiser that can also handle hills you'd feel more secure going down on a longboard. Perfect commuter IMO. Just adjust the wheels/bearings to whatever your city commute presents.

Monday 11th of May 2020

You say that "Tugboat [is] better suited for riders with some experience" - I'm looking for a board exclusively for city cruising/commuting as a beginner with absolutely no experience. Can you point me in the right direction?

Tuesday 12th of May 2020

Depends on many things such as your height/weight, where you'll be riding (e.g bike trails vs sidewalks, crowded streets vs open roads, smooth vs rough terrain), whether you will be mainly pushing or pumping, whether you need to carry your board around and/or stow it under a desk), whether you want to do other things as well (e.g. tricks, speed, dancing, bowls etc)... Some resources to get you started are this post and this longboard quiz tool. HTH! ride on

Monday 20th of April 2020

Getting my first skateboard in 20 years. Debating between the Tugboat and the Ditch Life. I will probably mostly cruise but also want to be able to ollie up curbs and maybe try to get my manuals down. Probably not any flip tricks in my future. I have been hashing out this decision for a week. Please help! We I am 41 years old 6’2”, 175lbs size 11.5 feet. I do some long boarding occasionally but haven’t been on a regular deck in 20 years. Thanks!

Thursday 23rd of April 2020

Hum tough call, the ATV is slightly bigger (31" vs 30" length, 9.75" vs 9.25" width) but same wheelbase. The Tugboat is a pure cruiser shape while the ATV is a dual kick street-like deck. I would say the ATV is more for tricks and flips while the Tugboat is designed for city cruising. They both have a 15" wheelbase though. The ATV comes stock with slightly smaller wheels - better for tricks vs cruise. It really comes down to that nose kick, larger and steeper on the ATV so it may be less comfortable for mellow cruising even though the ATV has slightly more foot platform. In your case I'd probably go for the Tugboat. Or, you can flip a coin :)

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Landyachtz – ATV Series

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• Cruising , Freeride , Freestyle , Longboards , Pool & Park , Street , Tech Sliding
• laguido , landyachtz , perfecto , presidente

With the success of the Loco series, Landyachtz seems to have gotten hooked on creating skate-inspired decks with a slashing twist. The new ATV series, as revealed in the Landyachtz 2017 line, offers mellow concave with a durable longboard construction, matched in heaven with shapes that are ergonomic, economic and foot-friendly for all-around urban skateboarding.

There are three variants in the 2017 ATV series: the Perfecto, the Laguido, and the Presdente. The names pull inspiration from the mexican-themed Landyachtz Loco graphics.

The Perfecto is the widest and one of the two longest in the series, at 32 inches in length and 9 inches in width. This seems to be the most cruiser-friendly out of the 3, with a tapered, retro-inspired shape.

The wider front assists in reminding newer riders that leverage should mostly come from the front foot, leading to some naturally stable riding. The pointed nose gives the shape a directional-feel, all the while offering symmetrical concave for comfortable switch riding.

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While the front kick is shaped, the back kick is utilitarian and shaped like a street kick, maximizing pop and leverage for ollies, shuvits, and blunt tricks. The 9 inch width is comfortable for standing on for long periods of time, and better suited for people with medium-large sized feet.

The Laguido is the completely symmetrical, street skate-esque board in the 2017 ATV offerings. It’s similar to the Perfecto in its 32 inch length, but different in its 8.5 inch width. The 8.5 inch width is designed to be street-friendly; when doing flip tricks, kickflips and ollies, a narrower width translates to better responsiveness and easier rail accessibility.

The kicks are symmetrical, so there really isn’t a front or back to the deck, not counting the graphic. It’s also comfortable for people with smaller feet, as the narrow width means the rails are closer to the toesand heels.

The Presidente is practically a Laguido, except with a directional shape. This is a board that’s fit for those who would appreciate a directional shape, but would still enjoy doing flip tricks with a practically symmetrical kicktail setup. The slightly wider width shouldn’t make too much of a difference, but the slightly rear-loaded taper is friendly for those who are surfing the street.

All in all, the ATV series is fit well for a do-it-all, fast-cruising/slashing setup. The stock set ups are also solid. Being the lowest cast TKPs on the market, Polar Bears are an awesome addition to some already incredible boards.

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We’ve categorized the stiffness of our boards into 3 main groups, listed below.  The general rule is the faster you’re skating, the stiffer the deck, but this is not universal.

Flexy – Soft and supple flex profile best suited for carving and cruising on longer boards. The bouncy nature of these decks lets you turn deeper and surf your surrounds.

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